My proposal for Web GUI for 1 click package install

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== Proposal Description ==

Here is my proposal in detail:

* An overview of my proposal

To create an online software archive for Fedora which gives the user a
one click install facility, my approach is based on community
contribution. Instead of going for a synchronized UI for repository, I
created a drupal based website that has an archive of software
installer scripts for various versions of Fedora. The archive is
maintained by the community and they update/comment on the software.
The website is indexed and keyword searching can be used to search the
software of choice. The shell scripts are executable text files
with .qi extension. They are made in such a way so that user can
install it by executing just once. The whole archive can be edited by
ever member and any member can upload a new shell script for
installation of any software.

The proposal has been converted to a website already (
http://install.passion4freedom.07x.net ).

I tried to do this in a community way as I believe it is better to let
the community handle the total listing of packages.

The cause for which I did not take up creating UI for repository which
updates automatically as soon as any change occurs in repo, is also
because I do not have enough technical knowledge about that. If GSOC
mentor provides me that technical guidance I hope it wont be much
tough for me as I have the right passion for freedom.





* The need I believe it fulfils

It makes software installation a lot easier to newbies and saves time
for pros. This is a requirement of all Fedora users and this should be
implemented as soon as possible as that will make the usability of
Fedora much more.

* Any relevant experience I have

· Experience with Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP.

· Experience with creation of social networking websites.

· Experience of creating simple installer shell scripts for
fedora apps.

· Experience with web CMS softwares.

· http://install.passion4freedom.07x.net can be viewed as an
effort along the same path.

* How I intend to implement my proposal

· Wiki Style

· Drupal based

· Community maintained

· Downloadable shell scripts with chmod 777

· 1 click install for end users